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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,384.36, 1,442,920.37 and 488,155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,384.36, 1,442,920.37 and 488,155.28 is: 731,900.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,384.36 : 1,442,920.37 = 488,155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,384.36/1,442,920.37 = 488,155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,384.36x = 1,442,920.37 × 488,155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,384.36x = 704,369,187,579.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,369,187,579.68/962,384.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,900.08

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